Jayd

Thank you Nancy, ?this isn't about and has nothing to do with "Sexual Aggression". This has to do with what's healthy for parrots, nothing more. These decisions are made by the avian community which is composed of scientist, avian psychologist and behaviorists. This also includes years of experience in parrot ownership such as the members of this Greyt forum, not just one person who tried something different. I believe where problems might arise from is wording. Example might be: a statement in absolute finally as opposed to a question since there is so much proven evidence on this specific subject. To have a opinion is Greyt, to be opinionated can possibly create misinformation. The basis of this Greyt forum is to provide "Solid" info to new comers and and those with question, in providing useful and correct information. This isn't a advant-garde or holistic or experiential forum but more of a cornerstone source of information. When members have to spend their time correcting or advising against possible harmful advice, it defeats the whole purpose of why were here. What we all need to do is "Think before we write" Will this cause conflict?, Will this be accepted? Can it be harmful? Just because something really out in left field work's for me that is totally against the norm. Do I have the right to state my opinion as fact? Nancy, my personal opinion from years of experience working with hundreds of parrots and backed by research and agreement the avian community in general, rethink you feelings toward regurgitation in general. Jay

Nancy, I'm sincerely sorry, but it's wrong to encourage regurgitation, this is a well known fact..If I may offer a little insight into this possible problem. As a further note, it is unhealthy to encourage you companion to regurgitate, it's both physically unhealthy and mentally harmful .This is a accepted fact by the majority avian behavioral specialists. One reason this is so wrong is because a Grey isn't human and mating is impossible. Most parrots kept as companion animals are hatched in captivity and raised by hand. This close association with humans allows the birds to imprint on humans. Imprinting is a form of early learning that results in the bird identifying with a particular species.When humans imprint a parrot, the bird grows up almost thinking it is human. This confusion often results in a parrot pursuing a human as its mate when it reaches breeding age or sooner and a lot of breeding revolves around regurgitation. Parrot couples exchange food via regurgitation as part of the courtship ritual before breeding. It is even rehearsed by pre-breeding age birds once they have formed bonds.Regurgitation plays an even more important role once the chicks come along. While the female broods, the male forages for food. About twice a day, sometimes more often, the male returns to the nest where he feeds the female by regurgitating the food he gathered on his foraging excursion. She keeps this food in her own crop and passes it on to the chicks in the nest over the course of the day. When imprinted companion parrots reach breeding age, they often direct courtship displays, including regurgitation, to their human caregivers. The best way to avoid a regurgitation problem is to nip it in the bud. The first time you see your parrot bob his head, quickly disassociate yourself by setting him on a stand or back in his cage; do not tolerate even the smallest episode, no matter how innocent it may seem.If your bird already has acquired the habit of regurgitating, the next time it happens take note of the environment and what seems to trigger it so you can avoid putting him in that situation again. Like many other parrot behaviors, regurgitating is self-reinforcing. If you let it happen once, especially in association with other breeding behavior, you encourage him to repeat it. On the other hand, if you link it with something negative, like putting him back in its cage, the behavior is likely to decrease. Jay

bless you, thank god

;)Thanks Dan, and this Greyt forum, with all this good solid advice, in no time your baby will be eating at the worlds best place on earth, your home. Now Momo, Don't worry, be happy and sit back and enjoy.....We all will always be here for you.

Thanks Dave.... Greyt post everybody.....

Good reply, if I may, don't get discouraged, it can take a very long time, you need to find the reason....

Side Note: I have a copy of the "Four Dogs playing Poker" This is really cute, no offense meant...Jay

Give it time, your a good parront.....

Thank you Dave........... Jay

Ok, Spock...your turn...put that $100 bill back! That's my money pile! No, you didn't have doubles...I don't care what you say...shut up and roll the dice...move the dog, not the cannon..that is your piece. You did NOT have Boardwalk...give it back...ROFLMAO!!!

Are you prepared to fledge your baby? Have you fledged a parrot before? I'm not upset with you, it's the breeder who's bothering me... One mistake and your baby could die or have a crop burn through...In truth and reality, you won't bond better if you do this...Acappella thanks... Don't do it....

Dan knows what he's saying...........

Hi, it sounds like he's calling some one, was he outside at his old home? Is someone or something not with you now?

Hi, seeds are only bad for your parrot if that's all he gets, seeds and veggies, beans, rice, etc. Pellets are not necessary for your Grey, we keep seed it their cages 24/7. What you should do is keep 1/4 cup seeds in his cage at all times, [never starve] You don't need pellets at all!!! keep all the other food in his cage at all times, changing every 2-3 hours for fresh food....If your baby eats mostly seed, some veggies etc everything will be ok.[No fresh food during sleeping hours] The veggies, nuts, etc provide what the seeds lack...You can't starve him, he could develop a fear of no food and develop a neurosis or phobia of "lack of food" which can lead to death. Limit sunflower seeds to 3 tablespoons a day, pick them out of his seed mix and give them as treats....

Hi sweet lady. Stretch your search to include community to increase a minimum of 30 miles a day. The variables are, Wind, Temperature, Food and how sociable your baby is. A Grey on high can see farther then we can imagine, please don't limit yourself to just your neighborhood, were searching up to a hundred mile and more for Spock. Grey's and parrots in general are unique unto themselves, unlike any other animal because they can reason. Never give up hope, your doing everything right..... Our prayers are with you.

A sex-linked mutation is one that is carried on one of the sex chromosomes. When dealing with sex-linked mutations in birds, it is important to note that humans' and birds' sex chromosomes do not work in the same way. While a human female is homozygous (which means that she has two copies of the same sex chromosome -- "XX") and a male human is heterozygous ("XY"), it is the other way around in birds; female birds are heterozygous, and males are homozygous. This means that females can have only one copy of a sex-linked mutation (the mutation is carried on the X chromosome), and it follows that females cannot be split to a sex-linked mutation. If a female does not visually possess the sex-linked trait, she does not carry it at all.

The difference between a Grey and a Amazon: If a Zon falls, they say "Oh well, I meant to fall" A Grey will, "step back, look the situation over and think about how bad he wants what ever it is"

Maggie's on a low dose of Cymbalta, thanks to me. Due to many illnesses I have that flair up, I have stress attacks, but I'm afraid to take the Xanax. Only sleep a couple of hours a night..........

AWW Judy........[thanks]

Thanks Dan, That's how our Freddy is......

Thank you Nancy, but I don't remember any agreement. You posts are always welcome and interesting. "Most people, cannot afford an Avian Behaviorist." This is true, thankfully on the net is a large number of "Free" Avian Behaviorist, the best in the world. Question? "brush up on child psychology" Why? A Grey isn't human, physically, mentally or otherwise..A Grey, "has the ability to learn equivalent to a five year old" In truth, a child doesn't have the ability to learn "multiple" languages, nor a Grey the ability to pour themselves a bowl of cereal, a old adage, " I can talk. Can you Fly?" etc etc etc. When someone speaks of "Treating" your pet, not just a Grey like "One of your Children", means to love, care and provide for as if their of your own blood. This is all scientific fact and proven beliefs, not just opinion. It is the responsibility of all members to provide as much fact based info as they can, not just experience or "It worked for me so it's right". I'm sorry Nancy, but when you say the scientific world and members with years of hands on experiences are wrong, is mis-info, and I will reply to it trying to set the record straight, this can be you or anyone. If others don't like that I do this, then from my heart I'm very sorry.

Oh No Kim...we don't know what to say. It is NOT your fault! Keep faith and we will have you in our prayers...

Hi Momo, How is your baby? What did the vet say??

My wife laughed when I asked!!! She said "What, you want to show your IQ".......................